Mental Health Worker in Family Based Mental Health Services at RHA Health Services LLC
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Nov, 25

Salary

18.0

Posted On

31 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Children, Behavioral Disorders, Communication Skills, Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Anthropology, Training

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

TYPE:

Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Summary
The Mental Health Worker is a member of a multidisciplinary team. The Mental Health Worker serves as co-team leader and is responsible for providing team and individually-delivered therapy and case management to children and their families in the home and/or community. This position is required to work hours that coincide with client schedules, including day, evening, and/or weekend hours.

WE ARE HIRING MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS

We offer a $1,000 stay on bonus!

  • $250 after 3 months employment
  • $250 dollars after 6 months employment
  • $500 dollars after one year employment

If you are looking for a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people facing mental health, and substance abuse challenges, then join our team!

The Position: The Mental Health Worker is a member of a multidisciplinary team. The Mental Health Worker serves as co-team leader and is responsible for providing team and individually delivered therapy and case management to children and their families in the home and/or community. This position is required to work hours that coincide with client schedules, including day, evening, and/or weekend hours.

  • Pay rate: $18.00 starting rate
  • 3 years paid training in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy Model through the Philadelphia Child and Guidance Center (eligibility for state certification upon successful completion of training)
  • Bonus: $1,000 stay on bonus

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, pre-med, theology, or anthropology or any bachelor’s degree in human services; OR
  • Have 12 college level semester hours in humanities or social services and be enrolled for certification by; OR
  • Registered Nurse and be enrolled for certification by OMH, the Pennsylvania Certification Board as a mental health family-based worker.
  • 3 years paid training in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy Model through the Philadelphia Child and Guidance Center (eligibility for state certification upon successful completion of training)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of One years’ experience in a CASSP System Program.

WORK SKILLS

  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • with child, parent/guardian, treatment team members, and other personnel involved in child’s treatment.
  • Must possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with children, families, and staff from a variety of cultures and social backgrounds.
  • Must have knowledge of various therapy techniques and counseling strategies applicable to serving complex family systems.
  • Must have knowledge of child development and common behavioral disorders exhibited by children and adolescents.
  • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must display professional attitude.
  • Must display empathy, active listening skills, critical thinking/problem solving skills
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide team (60%) and individually (40%) delivered therapy to children and their families in the home and/or the community.
  • Works collaboratively with lead therapist to assure all client and family treatment needs are met.
  • Utilize safe crisis prevention techniques as deemed appropriate.
  • Document treatment data/results that are clinically relevant on progress notes and submit in a timely manner (within 24 hours of each encounter).
  • Complete client intake paperwork per company/program guidelines and regulations
  • Complete recurrent assessments within the regulated timeframes
  • Assist the Mental Health Professional with development of a treatment plans and assuring they are being done timely in relation to regulated time frames.
  • Assist/participate in client psychiatric evaluations and medication checks.
  • Collaborate with other providers to secure appropriate aftercare/discharge services and community linkages supports during the course of treatment.
  • Create monthly meeting invitation letters and mail accordingly.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other miscellaneous meetings, as necessary.
  • Provide 24/7 crisis intervention support through an on-call rotation
  • Transport clients using personal vehicle as necessary (travel/mileage reimbursement)
    The Location: Salisbury Behavioral Health

The Position: The Mental Health Worker is a member of a multidisciplinary team. The Mental Health Worker serves as co-team leader and is responsible for providing team and individually delivered therapy and case management to children and their families in the home and/or community. This position is required to work hours that coincide with client schedules, including day, evening, and/or weekend hours.

  • Pay rate: $18.00 starting rate
  • 3 years paid training in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy Model through the Philadelphia Child and Guidance Center (eligibility for state certification upon successful completion of training)
  • Bonus: $1,000 stay on bonu
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